Okay, so maybe it brings Christmas down to even a crasser commercial level, but the kid in us kind of likes these Advent calendars from Lego and Mattel. Kids are as thrilled by a tiny tiny surprise as they are with the $100 doll or train set (well maybe...). Ever watch them with a ten cent toy at the dentist's office. These calendars, while not religious in any way, are just a … [Read more...] about A new Advent calendar
Booster seat for the style conscious
The Clek Olli booster seat is billed as a seat "designed for kids and engineered for parents." And I must say that my daughter loves her powder blue one (though she hopes they come out with a pink), but not for the reasons the marketing materials proclaim. She has never complained about "numb bum," nor pined away for the "finger grips for added comfort," but she does appreciate … [Read more...] about Booster seat for the style conscious
Talking bug identifier?
Can this thing possibly work? Supposedly, the "Spark ™ Talking Bug Identifier not only magnifies bugs 2x, but also shouts out their name! And, if the bug is super dangerous, like, perhaps a little brother, it sends a warning for that as well. I have not seen this, but bugs beware! … [Read more...] about Talking bug identifier?